I have been a radio nerd since I was a junior in high school back in 1983. Since then, I have scared listeners by saying really strange things between songs. My guidance counselor predicted prison at an early age, so I consider my radio show as overachieving. The truth is that everyone that interacts with my radio show are the real stars as their calls, Facebook comments and occasional threats are funnier than anything I could ever come up with.
Doc Holliday
Party? Science Claims Illinois is Way More ‘Fun’ than Missouri
"Fun" is a very subjective word. What's fun for one person may be a complete drag for another. That's why I'm a little suspect about a new ranking that claims Illinois is way more "fun" than Missouri.
Watch a Rare Midwest Twister that’s Spinning Backwards
I'll state the obvious by saying it's the least rare thing ever to see a Midwestern tornado. However, it is quite unusual to see one spinning backwards. That's exactly what happened earlier this month.
The US Doomsday Plane Flew Over Missouri & Illinois Last Week
There's no reason for alarm even though I'm about to use the word "doomsday" here. The Air Force plane designed for worst-case scenarios just flew over Missouri and Illinois last week, but no worries. I hope.
Beavers Randy and Gina Just Had 6 Beaver Babies in a Midwest Zoo
Leave it to Beaver or should I say beavers? There are two beaver parents who just had 6 beaver babies as a new video shows out of a Midwest zoo.
Watch Wrigley Field Get Hammered with a Direct Lightning Strike
As violent thunderstorms moved through Chicago yesterday, a very famous baseball landmark ended up on the receiving end of quite a jolt - Wrigley Field.
Watch a Bright Meteor Light Up the Sky Over Missouri & Illinois
If you had your eyes looking toward the skies Friday night, you may have seen a spectacular fireball that was seen over 6 different states including Missouri and Illinois. There's video that shows how brilliant it was.
Watch a Midwest Cow Go Rogue & Get Chased By Cowboys Down Highway
It began when a cow made a break for freedom. The result was a chase down an interstate where a bovine had to be lassoed by cowboys that chased her down. The whole episode was captured on video by someone in a helicopter.
This Illinois Police Dog Just Busted 9 Bad Guys in a Single Day
This German Shepherd's name is Dax. Dax is a good boy because Dax just busted 9 bad guys in a single 24 hour period.
Internet Speed Tests Show Illinois Has Among Fastest in America
We all know that internet speed can vary wildly from home to home based on location and provider. But, when it comes to average internet speed, tests show that Illinois has among the fastest in America.
Watch a Tornadic Midwest Thunderstorm Throw Down Crazy Lightning
We see thunderstorms that sometimes produce tornadoes and many that also produce lighting. One recent Midwest thunderstorm decided to overachieve by doing both simultaneously.